By Chuck Keller Our story is not much different than everyone in Fort Thomas or anyone who lives in an old house. We live in a one-hundred year old house that we love but it requires lots of attention. Barre 3 Fort Thomas: https://barre3.com/studio-locations/ftthomas The foundation is cracked. Plumbing needs what is now annual attention. We […]
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Highlands Football Team Offers Annual “Spring Clean” in Support of Chuck Keller
The Highlands High School football team will hold its annual Spring Clean on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 1-5 p.m. The annual Spring Clean is an opportunity for members of the football team to help area residents with chores, including yard work, cleaning out a garage, or working around the house or business, for a […]
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In Other Words: What Group Wisdom Can Teach Us About Suffering
FTM file photo Most people prefer to keep their grief and suffering private. But sometimes it rumbles into public life – like a house fire, death of a child, a freakish accident, a return of cancer – and reminds us of how fragile and wonderful life is. But we don’t need to be told this. […]
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In Other Words: Should We Call Ourselves a City of Beautiful Hearts?
Simmons and Dorsey. Courtesy of Liz Geiman Dorsey If aliens are monitoring our planet, then they must believe that we are extremely violent animals. After all, our broadcasts are dominated by all manner of mayhem. But the truth is that those broadcasts reveal only the most salacious stories and seldom cover our daily kindnesses. And […]
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Fort Thomas Family Photo Cakewalk Wants Your History
The walls of Chuck Keller’s home are filled with photos—and history. Today is the official birthday of the City of Fort Thomas—150 years old. Much ado is being made about the history of Fort Thomas as we approach our sesquicentennial celebration in July. But each business, organization, club, church and resident of Fort Thomas carries individual stories—stories […]
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Fort Thomas City Council OK’s Money For Creation Of App
Chuck Keller addresses council at the Feb. 21 meeting. FTM file. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas residents and visitors will have a new way to take in the city just in time for the 150-year celebration this July. City Council members voted at the February council meeting to move ahead with development of a Tour […]
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Postmaster’s Lesson: Return to Sender, From Santa
Jeremy Donelan. Courtesy of Jeremy Donelan Jeremy Donelan, the Postmaster in California, Kentucky, keeps the spirit of Christmas alive in his office. He knows that Santa needs a little help so he offers a helping hand when he can. To be more specific, he lends his letter writing skills. Jeremy began writing letters when he […]
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In Other Words: Public Art Encourages Us To Live Artfully
FTM file. Art, especially public art, improves the quality of our lives. It makes us ponder an issue or ask questions. It reflects the values and ideals of a community. It forces us to question our assumptions. Public art reflects how a community views the world. And it is good for business. So I just […]
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Fort Thomas Composer’s Symphonic Work Recorded in Europe
Jason Richmond. Provided. By Chuck Keller “I wanted to study marine biology but the ocean scares me,” says Jason Richmond. It’s dark down there and you never know what you’ll encounter. So he followed another passion – music – and he now teaches classical composition at Northern Kentucky University. But the exciting thing is that […]
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Casey Kilgore Is Named Grand Marshal for 2016 Independence Day Parade
The 2014 and 2016 Fort Thomas Parade Grand Marshals. Chuck Keller and Casey Kilgore. FTM file. By Chuck Keller The theme for this year’s Campbell County YMCA Independence Day parade is First Responders, so it is fitting that this year’s Grand Marshal is Fort Thomas’ Police Lieutenant Casey Kilgore. Casey, who lives in Fort Thomas […]